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Assembling wall panels with
robotic technologies
Frans van Gassel & Pascal Schrijver
Introduction Second presentation
•Introduction
•Assembling Wall Panels
•Robotic Technology
•Robot and Curtain Wall
•Integration
•Goal
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
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2. Introduction Second presentation
The problems of (dis)assembling curtain wall panels at
the construction site
•Neither safe nor labour-friendly
•Climate conditions make production times uncertian
•Taking a big part of the capacity of the tower cranes.
•Difficult to find people
•Curtain Walls are replaced at an early stage
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Assembling Wall Panels Second presentation
Rembrandt Tower in
Amsterdam
Wall panel assembly steps
Exterior view
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3. Assembling Wall Panels Second presentation
1. 2. 3.
Wall panels are transported to the floor Wall panel depot on the floor where the Wall panels are moved outside
where they are required panels will be installed
4. 5.
Wall panels are connected to tower Wall panels are assembled
crane
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Assembling Wall Panels Second presentation
SADT diagram
Wall panels are
material Wall panels are On the construction site,
manufactured at the transported to the wall panels are
factory construction site transported to the depot
on the floors
Labor
Factory Labor Truck Labor Tower Crane
The Wall panels are
moved to the The wall panels are
outside transported to the curtain wall
The wall panels are
assembling place
assembled
Labor Special equipment Labor
Tower Crane
Labor Tower Crane
The assembling
points are
measured and
connected
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4. Assembling Wall Panels Second presentation
SADT diagram
Wall panels are
material Wall panels are On the construction site,
manufactured at the transported to the wall panels are
factory construction site transported to the depot
on the floors
Labor
Factory Labor Truck Labor Tower Crane
The Wall panels are
moved to the The wall panels are
outside transported to the curtain wall
The wall panels are
assembling place
assembled
Labor Special equipment Labour
Tower Crane Labour
Tower Crane
The assembling
points are
measured and
Complicated process/ with
connected
problems for every step
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Assembling Wall Panels Second presentation
Use of Robotic Technology in assembling of wall panels
Human control
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5. Assembling Wall Panels Second presentation
SADT diagram
Wall panels are
material Wall panels are On the construction site,
manufactured at the transported to the wall panels are
factory construction site transported to the depot
on the floors
Labor
Factory Labor Truck Labor Tower Crane
The Wall panels are
moved to the The wall panels are
outside transported to the curtain wall
The wall panels are
assembling place
assembled
Labor Special equipment Labor
Tower Crane
Labor Tower Crane
The assembling
points are
measured and
connected
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Assembling Wall Panels Second presentation
SADT diagram
Wall panels are
material Wall panels are On the construction site,
manufactured at the transported to the wall panels are
factory construction site transported to the depot
on the floors
Labor
Factory Labor Truck Labor
Tower Crane
The Wall panels are
moved to the The wall panels are
outside transported to the curtain wall
The wall panels are
assembling place
assembled
Labor Special equipment Labor
Tower Crane Labour
Tower Crane
The assembling
points are use robotic technology
measured and
connected
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6. Assembling Wall Panels Second presentation
SADT diagram
Wall panels are
material Wall panels are On the construction site,
manufactured at the transported to the wall panels are
factory construction site transported to the depot
on the floors
Labor
Factory Labor Truck Labor Tower Crane
The wall panels are Curtain wall
transported and
assembled
Robotic Technology
Measure and
connect assembling
points
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Assembling Wall Panels Second presentation
The possibilities for depots on the construction site if we
use robotic technologies
Reduce the load on the
capacity of the tower
crane
Assembly from depots A
and B without using the
tower crane
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7. Robotic technologies Second presentation
Robotic technology at the moment
Mini-actuators Sensors
Volume of 50 mm³
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Robotic technologies Second presentation
Robotic technology in the construction industry
Robotic technology is being used in existing methods.
Power trowelling
of concrete
Laying sand-lime
bricks
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8. Robotic technologies Second presentation
Robotic technology in the construction
Improve the equipment
worker crane + robot
worker
Product stays the same !!!!
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Robotic technologies Second presentation
For example
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9. Robotic technologies Second presentation
New Product
•Changing the product could make it easier to use
robots on the construction-site
•For this you have to think about the possibilities
and limitations of the robot.
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Curtian Wall and Robot Second presentation
Possibilities Curtain Wall and Robot
Curtain wall
Curtain wall
Robot
Curtain wall
Robot +
arm
or or
robot
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10. Curtain Wall and Robot Second presentation
The added value of integration compared to
other options is that the robot is one with the
Curtain wall
Robot +
Curtain Wall
The advantages :
•Easy adoption to the demands of the user, the
curtain wall panel will be easy to replace
•The none performing parts will be easy to
replace
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Curtain Wall and Robot Second presentation
When the robot is not necessary for the
assembling or disassembling of the curtain
Curtain wall
Robot +
wall panels. The robot can be used for other
functions, such as user functions
For example
•Window-cleaner installation
•sunblind
•Visual radiation
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11. Curtain Wall and Robot Second presentation
Examples user functions
Window-cleaner installation
sunblind
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Curtain Wall and Robot Second presentation
Active Wall
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12. Curtain Wall and Robot Second presentation
Should it be possible???
Curtain wall
Robot +
•Yes, at the moment actuators are made smaller
and stronger
•Sensors become better and smaller
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Integration Second presentation
Integrate a Robot in a curtain wall and use
robotic technology for the entire life cycle
Life cycle of a Curtain wall with robotic technology
assembling user function disassembling
Curtain Wall + Robotic Technology
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13. Goal Second presentation
Demands
•Assembling from the ground
•Assembling by a machine in or on the panel without direct human
control.
•Panels should be easily replaceable during their life cycle, wit hout
having to disassemble the whole curtain wall.
•Using standard frame so there are more options for the
visualization, user functions and so on.
•Fixed connecting points
•Standard size panels
•Using the robot for user functions or visualization during the curtain
Wall life cycle. Creating a active wall.
•The panel should be easy to assemble able
Introduction – Assembling Curtain Wall Panels – Robotic Technologies – Robot and Curtain Wall – Integration - Goal
Goal Second presentation
So you get a Curtain Wall
A self assembling Wall
•You don't have to use the crane
•No working on dangerous places anymore
An easy adaptable wall.
•Adaptable to the user demands.
•Adaptable to technical and visual changes
Creating an Active Wall
•Adaptable to the surroundings, sun blind
•Self maintaining, window-cleaner installation
•Visual image
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14. Goal Second presentation
Integrate a Robot in a curtain wall and use
robotic technology for the entire life cycle
Wall Panel
Self Assembling
Adaptable
Active Wall
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Questions!
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